[Glex25]

The year is 2008

I learned alot from 2007. I worked on the car myself on a constant basis and tweaked the suspension constantly to get it where I wanted it through trial and error during Road Courses and AutoX. Found a few things that needed to be revised and other things that needed to be completely overhauled.

Here are my findings:

1. I do not like Test Pipes
2. UR HFC are Garbage(Passenger side complete gutted its insides)
3. Tein basics are not meant for track events.
4. Track tires are almost non-existent in a 19".
5. I liked the Circuit Strut Bar better than Richie V1 STB(single piece offers more rigidity)
6. HKS Exhaust would eventually have to go.
7. I definitely needed a set of BBK(OEM just weren't cutting it)
8. I needed to put the power down more evenly across both rear tires.

So near the end of 2007 I started making a wish list.
It didn't take long to start making the purchases I felt were needed.

Here is the list and pictures of some of the items.

1. BC Racing Coilovers
2. Greddy Evo TT Exhaust
3. Fast Intentions Metallic HFC (300 Cell) w/ extra bungs for Wideband.
4. Nismo Finned Cover
5. HKS SSQV BOV









Certain things couldn't wait for so I installed them during the month of Dec/07. The BC Racing I installed during New Years day while everyone was
still recovering from their hangover. I ordered a Cusco RS LSD(Auto) for The G with plans to swap diff's with a automatic G35 that had already volunteered. After a month and a half trying to coordinate with the other vehicle to get the job done he backed out and I was stuck with a LSD I was not able to use . The Cusco RS LSD(6MT) were on backorder and I had to wait it out. During this time I sell one of my ASA JH8 to offset the cost of a set of Rota Torque's I had ordered way back in Oct of 07. Finally they came in and I took a ride to get the LSD I needed(Adam@Z1Auto). I finally get the rest of the parts and install the LSD, Diff cover and new wheels.






I installed my old autox tires on the new wheels for the mean time.
I went to a few events and felt the car was on ice.
The old tires were done for and I had to get new tires.
I ordered a set of Nitto Invo's(255/40/18, 275/40/18) from Don@ tireoption.
Installed the new tires and every thing looked good.
Took the car back to the AutoX and tested the new tires.
They felt great and I started pushing the car to its limits
and the limit of the BC Racing Suspension.





I spoke with Pete@BC Racing and we spoke about what possible choices I have to correct the issues I found. We came to the conclusion that the normal out of the box setup(10K front, 8K rear) was not ideal for me and what I needed was stiffer spring rates and revalved coilover body. I gave the thumbs up and Pete made it happen. A week later I received my new setup with a extra set of springs(12k Front, 10K Rear) in case I found the spring rate selection I made too stiff(14K front, 12K Rear). During this time I was also actively searching for a BBK as I mentioned earlier the OEM brakes just won't do. BBK are expensive and I had to make choices so I sold my Racing Harts so I could afford the BBK. I had another set of ASA JH8 which I had to sell since they wouldn't clear the BBK and ordered a set of Rota P45R's to take its place.The car at this time was also going through another transformation exterior wise. I ordered Ings+1 Rear Apron from Bulletproof and purchased a set of authentic Ings+1 sideskirts from a local member





I was not happy with the color matching and returned the car to the bodyshop. I also had them do black out the headlights and grille to match the
P45R. While the car was at the bodyshop I had the plenum powder coated and made some modification to the Richie STB V2. I also started stocking up some other things like tires(6 Toyo RA1 R-Compound, 2 Pirelli Racing Slicks)